Special Needs: When comparison enters your home
The other night I sat with my 5 and 6 year old sons on my lap as they took turns reading from their children’s Bible. They were so proud of every ...
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In the shadow of special needs
In nearly everything our family does, we have to consider our son Liam’s disability first. But too often that makes Liam the main focus while our ...
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A Wife and Mother’s Role
Previous article in this series Conquering communication It wasn’t until our second child was born that we realised how different raising her was ...
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Did Mummy paint the sky?
The sunset was as brilliant as any I’d ever seen. Hues of red and gold blazed above the mountains as the light faded. I pulled the car to a stop to ...
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Am I doing enough for my child with special needs?
“Are you bringing Polly back to reading class next semester?” The teacher looks kindly on me as I stumble through my response. “Um, no, not ...
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Conquering communication
Previous in this series Stress and Conflict One of the greatest frustrations in caring for a special needs child or adult is the difficulty of trying ...
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Romance and intimacy
Previous in this series The Husband and Father's Role A couple’s level of oneness is usually evident in their level of companionship, commitment ...
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Following the Lord’s plan
Previous in this series Romance and Intimacy Life isn’t fair If we live long enough, we’ll experience joy and laughter, sorrow and pain. There is ...
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Special needs and marriage
God gives us a biblical perspective for building oneness in marriage: “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his ...
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Decoding how to talk to your children
I will never forget a car ride I shared with my 4 year old daughter, Kara. Usually talkative and inquisitive, that day she looked straight out the ...
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Caring for ill or ageing parents
Taking care of ageing parents is one of life's toughest responsibilities. But planning and cooperation will ease the adjustment – for parents and ...
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Preserving family harmony while caring for elders
Question Do you have suggestions for preventing conflicts and misunderstandings among siblings over the care of their ageing parents? I've been ...
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